When choosing a perfume, there is much more to know than just what the scent will look like on your skin.
- Which is better: use a paper tester or apply perfume on the skin?
Use the tester to identify all the notes.aroma, so it will not mix with other aromas or with the smell of your skin. Wait a few seconds before inhaling the aroma, and you should also take a break between tests. Once you have decided on the aroma, apply it to your skin and wait a few hours to see how the perfume reacts with the smell of your skin.
- Which notes are upper, medium, and which are the base notes?
Freshly applied perfume is presented in a boxwith balls of different heights that grow slowly. The most delicate top notes are the first to reach the very top. These can be citrus or floral aromas. They evaporate quickly. Then the middle notes reach their point, these are, as a rule, various floral compositions. Primary or base notes form the basis of the perfume and remain on the skin. They are the basis of the aroma. For example, the Kenzo Homme aroma. It combines the aroma of sea freshness, the smells of grass and flowers. The top notes are a combination of mahogany, lemon, sage and bergamot. In the spicy "heart" of this water are nutmeg, thyme and cloves, which turn into a woody trail of sandalwood, cedar and fir.
- What is the difference between perfume and toilet water?
The difference between perfume and eau de toilette isconcentration of the fragrance, or alcohol solution. Typically, 20% concentration is found in perfume, and 10% in eau de toilette. The smell is the same, but there are significant qualitative differences. Try applying both types and choose the one that suits your budget (perfume is usually more expensive).
- How to apply perfume?
Common points for applying perfume:the inside of the wrist, ear, knee. The scent can also be applied to the neck. It is not recommended to apply the scent to the hair, since perfumes contain a lot of alcohol and can dry out the hair.
- How often should I use perfume?
As many times as necessary to maintainthe desired concentration of aroma. Light floral perfumes quickly lose their aroma and should be refreshed every 2 hours. Whereas strong perfumes, for example, with shades of musk or cedar, retain their aroma throughout the day.
